Tag: Jim Henson
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Kermit the Frog to Deliver Commencement Address at University of Maryland
Kermit the Frog is set to deliver an inspiring commencement address at the University of Maryland for the class of 2025.
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Muppets, Music & Magic: Jim Henson’s Legacy | DISNEY THIS DAY | November 20, 2004
On this day in 2004, the first in a series of two-day touring shows called “Muppets, Music & Magic: Jim Henson’s Legacy” took place at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.
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Halloween and Henson – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #730
This week on Geeks Corner it is time to geek out about Halloween, Jim Henson, and some other things!
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Kermit the Frog, Oscar the Grouch, and Gobo Fraggle Come Together to Wish Jim Henson a Happy Birthday
Kermit the Frog, Oscar the Grouch, and Gobo Fraggle come together on Jim Henson’s birthday for a very special video.
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The Muppets Kick Off 70th Anniversary Celebration With 70 Character Spotlight
The Muppets are kicking off their 70th anniversary on August 23, 2024. Check out how here!
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‘Jim Henson Idea Man’ Heading to ABC’s ‘The Wonderful World of Disney’
The documentary from Ron Howard, ‘Jim Henson Idea Man,’ is heading to ABC’s ‘The Wonderful World of Disney.’
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‘The Muppets Take Manhattan’ Free to Stream with Ads
‘Muppets Take Manhattan’ is available to watch currently on YouTube for free with ads.
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The Muppet Movie at 45 Years is Still as Relevant as Ever
On June 22, 1979, The Muppet Movie was released in theaters in the United States. With the arrival of this movie, The Muppets found themselves on the big screen. The story is about a frog who has dreams of going to Hollywood and breaking into show business. Along the way, he collects a wide variety…
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Ron Howard on Directing ‘Jim Henson Idea Man’ — A New Disney+ Documentary About a ‘One-In-A-Generation Talent’
Jim Henson was many things. He was the beloved creator of The Muppets, an innovator, and according to director Ron Howard, a “one-in-a-generation talent.” Howard explores the many aspects of Henson and his wondrously creative life in Jim Henson Idea Man — a new documentary from Disney Branded Television about the creator that premieres on Disney+ on Friday.…
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Jim Henson: Idea Man – Mr. Daps’ Review
Jim Henson: Idea Man is a new documentary from Ron Howard that looks into the life of the creator of The Muppets. The Muppets was just one thing that Jim Henson, created however. He was always creating, always pushing boundaries, and always innovating. In Jim Henson: Idea Man, the story of this great creator is…
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Get The Tissues Out, Trailer For ‘Jim Henson Idea Man’ Previews Beautiful Story of a Beloved Man
Check out this beautiful trailer for ‘Jim Henson Idea Man’ ahead of this Ron Howard documentary’s arrival on Disney+ on May 31st!
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Get The Tissues Out, Trailer For ‘Jim Henson Idea Man’ Previews Beautiful Story of a Beloved Man
Today Disney+ released a trailer for its upcoming documentary Jim Henson Idea Man. It gives a glimpse at what fans will be seeing when this program arrives on Disney+ in May. It does this in a beautiful way, including moments with Rainbow Connection being sung by Kermit the Frog over montages of Jim Henson’s life.…
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New Ron Howard Documentary, ‘Jim Henson Idea Man,’ Release Date Revealed
The release date for Ron Howard’s new documentary about Jim Henson has been revealed by Disney+. Jim Henson Idea Man will be arriving on Disney’s streaming service on May 31, 2024. This documentary promises to be a definitive look at the man behind the Muppets. His family gave him incredible access to his personal archives…
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‘Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock’ Season 2 Soundtrack Available for Streaming in March
The second season soundtrack for Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock will soon be available on music streaming services. The soundtrack will be available on March 29, 2024. It will include songs sung by the Fraggles along with special guest artists including aespa and Adam Lambert. Daveed Diggs, Ariana DeBose, Catherine O’Hara and Brett Goldstein…
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Jim Henson Quotes on His 87th Birthday
Happy Birthday, Jim Henson! Today would have been your 87th birthday, had you continued to live on. While you were sadly taken from here too early, your legacy continues to live on through the stories, characters, lessons, and quotes you left behind. For that, we are very thankful. We are thankful that you consistently reminded…
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Jim Henson’s “The Dark Crystal” Headed to Theaters for 40th Anniversary
Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal is heading to theaters to celebrate its 40th anniversary, courtesy of Fathom Events. The movie will be playing in theaters on December 4th and December 7th to celebrate this milestone. The following description was shared about the event: Another world, another time… in the age of Wonder. From genius filmmaker…
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Mr. Knight and Bruno – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #603
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week there is a lot of ground to cover with new things in the parks and coming to the parks…and beyond. On a rainy Monday night, the new projection show at the Disneyland Resort debuted. A montage accompanied song We Don’t Talk About Bruno on the front of it’s a…
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Documentary About Jim Henson Being Developed by Ron Howard and Disney Original Documentary
There is a new documentary in the works that is promising to be the “definitive portrait” of Jim Henson, creator of The Muppets. The film is coming from Ron Howard and Brian Grazer who are teaming up with Disney Original Documentary. The film is being made with the “full participation and cooperation of the Henson…
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Join a Free Virtual Field Trip to the Jim Henson Exhibition in New York
Staying at home just became more fun! Tomorrow, August 19 from 1pm-2pm PDT, you can spend your afternoon with a free virtual field trip to the Jim Henson Exhibition! This is your chance to see inside the Museum of Moving Image in New York and see the history of Jim Henson! Barbara Miller, the Director…
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“Earth to Ned” Coming From Jim Henson Company to Disney+ on September 4
In just a few weeks, Disney+ subscribers are going to get an out-of-this-world experience! On September 4, alien commander Ned and his lieutenant Cornelius will make their debut on Disney+ as they interview some of the biggest stars in Earth’s pop culture in “Earth to Ned”. This take on our typical Earth talk show will…
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Bonnie Erickson Shares Insights into Puppet Making and Jim Henson During WDFM’s Happily Ever After Hours
The Walt Disney Family Museum has been offering a series of speaker sessions title “Happily Ever After Hours”. These panels come at a time when the museum is closed and are a unique way of bringing the museum to people’s homes. Last night, Bonnie Erickson was able to share her insights on creating puppets for…
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Muppet Guys Talking Shares the Magic Behind The Muppets! – Review by Mr. DAPs
Since the 1950s, Jim Henson’s Muppets have delighted fans from around the globe with their vibrant personalities, friendships, and adventures. What started off as puppets on a local Saturday morning TV show led to late night appearances, their own television shows, movies, and more! The magic behind The Muppets has fascinated Muppet fans for decades…
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Jim Henson’s Fraggle Rock is Returning!
Jim Henson’s Fraggle Rock first aired on television in 1983 on HBO. It continued on the network until 1987. Now, decades later the Fraggles will be returning to television when it comes to HBO in HD. All 96 episodes of the series have been remastered and at the end of this year it will be on…
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Remembering Jim Henson on What Would Have Been His 80th Birthday
On this day in 1936, the master puppeteer and dreamer Jim Henson was born. Born in Mississippi, his family moved up near Washington DC when he was 10 years old. He graduated high school in Hyattsville, Maryland in 1954 and that very same year would go on to appear on television as a puppeteer for the first…